USA Ryder Cup WAGs Take Center Stage as Bethpage Prep Prepares for 2025 Showdown

As the 2025 Ryder Cup tees off at Bethpage Black on Long Island, the spotlight expands beyond the players to the wives and girlfriends who have become a familiar, eagerly anticipated presence at the biennial golf showcase. The event, sometimes dubbed the Super Bowl of Golf, draws sales of memorabilia and a global television audience, with Team Europe defending its title against a U.S. squad eager to reclaim home soil in New York.

The lineup of American partners is varied and high-profile, spanning athletes, entrepreneurs, doctors and artists. Meredith Scudder, the wife of world number one Scottie Scheffler, is among the higher-profile names in the group. Scheffler’s rise to the top of the game has coincided with milestones for the couple, including the birth of their son, Bennett, in 2023, a moment that punctuated a season in which Scheffler continued to collect major titles. The pair’s long history as high school sweethearts who navigated rival colleges—Scheffler at Texas, Meredith at Texas A&M—has been frequently cited as a foundation for their partnership, now in its early years of marriage.

Another frequently referenced couple is Keegan Bradley and his wife, Jillian Stacey Bradley. A Vermont native who grew up in New England, Jillian has been described as a steady presence alongside Bradley as he pursues another Ryder Cup stretch on American soil. The Bradley family’s ties to the Northeast remain strong, with Jillian’s background in regional sports culture helping shape a public-facing role for the pair during the week in New York. The two also balance family life with their two sons, Logan and Cooper, and their appearances at recent tournaments have anchored a recognizable domestic story line for fans.

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A number of the WAGs profile in family life and professional achievement. Russell Henley’s spouse, Teil Duncan, is a visual artist whose work blends abstract elements and vibrant color. Duncan’s public footprint is substantial on social media, where her art has cultivated its own following alongside Henley’s rising profile on the course. The couple has raised three children, including a son and two daughters, and their home life has been one of quiet stability off the links.

Xander Schauffele’s partner, Maya Lowe, joined the scene through a shared college circle at San Diego State University. Lowe works with the Xander Schauffele Family Foundation, a nonprofit emphasis on youth golf and environmental stewardship. The foundation’s mission reflects the broader social dimension surrounding contemporary golf families, where philanthropy and sport intersect in meaningful, visible ways.

Justin Thomas, the 32-year-old veteran of the U.S. squad, is paired with Jillian Wisniewski, a Kentucky native who studied journalism at the University of Kentucky and now works in Chicago at an advertising agency. The couple, who wed in 2022, welcomed their first child, Molly Grace, in 2024, a personal milestone that has followed their high-profile career through a rapidly changing sport landscape in which media and sponsorships intersect with family life.

JJ Spaun and Melody Means present another narrative within the group. Spaun rose to Ryder Cup prominence with a decisive victory at Oakmont, then welcomed Melody as his partner in 2019. The couple’s early dating story—a first date at a mini golf course—has evolved into a stable family life, with two daughters, Emerson and Violet, and a willingness to speak about health challenges Spaun faced after weight loss that led to a diabetes diagnosis.

Colin Morikawa’s wife, Katherine Zhu Morikawa, brings a sports-family heritage to the table. Zhu Morikawa, the daughter of a tennis champion, was herself a Pepperdine University athlete before focusing on running. The couple married in November 2022, and Katherine maintains a physically active lifestyle while supporting Morikawa’s steady rise on the tour.

Harris English tends to keep a lower profile, with wife Helen Bowers maintaining a more private life in Greenwich, Connecticut. The pair’s eight-year marriage is anchored by their move to Sea Island, Georgia, where English has pursued a high-level professional golf career while Bowers has pursued real estate interests and philanthropy behind the scenes.

Ben Griffin’s fiancée, Dana Myeroff, is a rising figure in business circles. A Lehigh University graduate who built a career in accounting before moving into technology-enabled contract management, Myeroff has supported Griffin’s comeback on tour since they began dating in 2022. The couple’s engagement marks the blend of professional ambition and the personal life that accompanies a growing golf star’s ascent.

Cameron Young, who married Kelsey Dalition in 2021, has relied on a quiet family life to provide balance as he rose to PGA Tour Rookie of the Year. Dalition’s presence on tour has been a steadying influence, and the couple has a son, Henry, who has been a familiar face at events when the family travels for tournaments.

The roster also includes Bryson DeChambeau, whose relationship with Lilia Schneider has drawn attention. Schneider, a former college golfer and rising influencer, has maintained a significant social media following while the pair’s relationship has been the subject of coverage over the years as DeChambeau navigates his own career arc.

Pat Cantlay is joined by Nikki Guidish, whose education is impressive: a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of South Florida. Guidish has also been described as a former model and bodybuilder, and she often shares fitness and boxing content on social media. The couple tied the knot in Rome on October 2, 2023, exactly one day after the United States lost the Ryder Cup, marking a historical moment woven into Cantlay’s player narrative.

Sam Burns rounds out the group with Caroline Campbell, whom he met while at LSU. Campbell holds a marketing degree from LSU and a counseling master’s degree from Westminster Theological Seminary. The couple welcomed their first child, Bear, earlier this year, a milestone that has threaded personal life into Burns’s competitive schedule and public profile.

Keegan Bradley’s partner Jillian Stacey Bradley—sometimes described in features as a leading figure among the group—balances her New England roots with a shared enthusiasm for major sporting events. The couple’s long history includes a well-documented presence at Ryder Cup-related events, including the couple’s participation at the 2023 Travelers Championship to support Bradley as he pursued a career renaissance.

The growing visibility of the WAGs reflects a broader trend in golf, where spouses and partners increasingly share stage time with players, complementing the on-course drama with human-interest stories that resonate with fans around the world. The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, about 35 miles from Manhattan, is expected to be a high-energy blend of elite competition and personal narratives that underscore the event’s global appeal.

While the WAGs’ profiles range from medical professionals to artists and athletes, their shared presence highlights the human side of a sport that has grown into a worldwide spectacle. The week in New York offers a chance to see how families adapt to the demands of major tournament life, how partnerships intersect with career milestones, and how the Ryder Cup, with its long-standing tradition of competition and camaraderie, continues to shape the narratives of the players and those closest to them.

As Europe looks to defend its title under captain Luke Donald, the American squad carries not only its on-course expectations but the support networks that have become part of the modern Ryder Cup experience. The event’s maturation into a global showcase includes a wide circle of spouses who, for four days, participate in a shared pursuit: the pursuit of golf at its highest level, framed by families who travel with, celebrate, and sometimes bear witness to the pressures and triumphs of professional sport.